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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8085134 | Wireless sensor network and sampling rate allocation method thereof A sampling rate allocation method for a wireless sensor network is provided. In this method, a distributed computing method is adopted to allow each node to calculate and obtain its decision table and energy table and upload its energy table to its parent node, and ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8063750 | Autonomous limited network realization and commissioning Systems and methods for forming a local network (150) include determining which controllable (120) and controlling (170, 180) devices are located within a local area (110). A controller (130) is configured to communicate with the c... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8054165 | Mobile station messaging for channel activation in an unlicensed wireless communication system A method is presented that establishes, at a telecommunication device that is at a particular service region of a first communication network, a Transmission Control Protocol over Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) connection between the telecommunication device and a netwo... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8054164 | Sending device to propagate information signals and method applied thereby Transmitter for distributing data signals, characterised in that it is provided with receiving means for collecting one or several data signals, a control unit (5) and a transmitting unit (3) connected thereto for transmitting an above-mentioned data s... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8035490 | Communication and filtering of events among peer controllers in the same spatial region of a sensor network In a wireless tag identification and processing architecture and infrastructure, a method and system that eliminates redundant reporting and processing of the same event observed by different reader/sensors. Reader/sensors and their respective connected controllers ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8035491 | Systems and methods for communicating messages in wireless networks The present invention generally pertains to systems and methods for communicating messages in wireless networks. In one exemplary embodiment, a wireless sensor network has a first node and a second node. The second node is configured to wirelessly transmit a message... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7986220 | Automatic door system Whether interruption is present in the connections of automatic door constituting units is detected. A plurality of automatic door constituting units (4, 8, 10, 12, 20, 24 and 26) are interconnected in such a manner that they can communicate wit... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7978054 | Apparatus, systems, and methods to support service calls In an embodiment, an apparatus, method, and/or system support a service request made by a computer user in an Internet café or similar electronic service environment. A user may operate a café-provided user terminal in a multi-terminal network controlled by a cafÃ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7965174 | Integrated building device monitoring network An electrical device for installation within a building is described. Accordingly, the device may comprise a mounting arrangement configured to mount the device within the building. A location module is provided to monitor a location of the device within the buildin... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7944341 | Network system using DC power bus and auto power control method There is disclosed a home network system using a DC power bus. The network system with a network server and more than one device being connected comprises a main power supply means for converting an AC power into a DC power to supply the DC power to the more than on... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7936255 | Group analysis system and group analysis equipment Face-to-face detection by infrared-ray communication is effective in grasping interaction between persons. However the problem here is that infrared rays have a high directivity and detection fails unless the persons face each other right in front. Sensor signals ha... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7936254 | System and method of communicating emergency alerts A set-top box device is disclosed. The set-top box device includes a processor and a memory device accessible to the processor. The memory device includes instructions to communicate with a multi-cast alert server to receive a multicast emergency alert message. The ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7928834 | Presence representation device A device for providing a representation of the presence state of a remote party, the device being responsive, when the presence state of a remote party changes, to move from a first mechanical configuration to a second mechanical configuration, the device preferably... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7928833 | Dynamic condition monitoring system with integrated web server A dynamic condition monitoring system is disclosed, such as for monitoring vibrations in complex machine systems. The system includes monitors on which server software is provided. The server software may access pre-defined graphical user interface pages that can be... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7834744 | Circuit monitoring device The circuit monitoring device is disclosed. The device is for monitoring circuit resistance. At configurable thresholds digital flags are triggered, the device can be used as a Security/Building management system. The device uses open technology is fully scaleable a... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7782177 | Service personnel communication system A data processing system for analyzing customer and employee interactions in a service establishment is disclosed. The data processing system comprises a plurality of remote customer, employee units and a central unit. The units each include a transceiver to send an... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7737826 | Event notification device, event notification method, and computer program product An event notification device notifies an event occurring in it to a plurality of client devices via a network. A receiving unit receives a request from a client device indicating an event to be monitored. An adding unit adds information about the client device from ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7701324 | Collaborative wireless micro-control system A collaborative wireless micro-control system applied to a detached space comprises a main control unit, and a plurality of interior control unit. Wherein, the main control unit has a microprocessor, a transmitter, and a receiver. The receiver receives the outside w... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7667576 | Method of transmitting signals via reinforced steel bar The present invention teaches methods and systems for transmitting signals in a building utilizing the reinforced steel bar structure in the building. The methods and systems allow the transmission and receipt of signals in residences and offices in older buildings ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7656274 | Group analysis system and group analysis equipment Face-to-face detection by infrared-ray communication is effective in grasping interaction between persons. However the problem here is that infrared rays have a high directivity and detection fails unless the persons face each other right in front. Sensor signals ha... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7612653 | Wall-mounted network outlet A network outlet fixture providing wall-mounted LAN jacks. The fixture may include an in-wall power supply and be configured for mounting within a conventional multi-gang wall box. The power supply may be directly connected to an adjacent wall outlet, which serves a... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7515036 | System and method of communicating emergency alerts The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of communicating emergency alerts. In a particular embodiment, the method includes receiving a multicast emergency alert message at a set-top box device via a multicast-enabled network, where the multicast em... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7456727 | System and method for enhanced alertness and efficient distributed management for video surveillance A system is provided for testing and enhancing the alertness of operators who monitor video surveillance imagery. Alertness is tested by displaying any of a variety of visual elements on top of or near the video imagery, and receiving input from human operators in r... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7439857 | Bathroom servicing request communication devices and method The present invention describes a restroom attendant system. The restroom attendant system utilizes a notification device placed in a restroom. A patron would select a request for service button when the patron recognizes that the restroom needs servicing. The notif... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7428311 | Method and apparatus for boosting an audible signal in a notification system The present invention is an apparatus and a concomitant method for boosting the audio signal generated by at least one notification appliance in a supervised emergency voice evacuation system. ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7423527 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) network system and method A bidirectional radio frequency identification (RFID) network system and method are presented. The system allows users to configure, monitor, and manage different sensor devices by using a graphical user interface real-time. The reconfiguration is done through a net... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7411496 | Self-contained cellular security system Described is a cellular security system for monitoring an asset from a remote monitoring site without utilizing a signal modulating device or a cellular voice service. The cellular security system includes a detector, a display device, a cellular telephone that incl... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7408441 | System and method for analyzing user-generated event information and message information from network devices A system for analyzing information relating to network devices comprises a computer readable storage medium and computer software stored on the computer readable storage medium. The computer software reviews message information generated by a plurality of network de... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7408440 | System and method for analyzing message information from diverse network devices A system for analyzing information relating to network devices comprises a computer readable storage medium and computer software stored on the computer readable storage medium. The computer software reviews message information generated by a plurality of network de... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7391298 | Wireless system for monitoring and reacting to events at a remote location A system for detecting, monitoring, and reacting to an event comprising: on premises surveillance equipment, an on premises wireless server, a cellular virtual private network in communication with the on premises wireless server, a router remote from the on premise... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7385479 | Service personnel communication system A data processing system for analyzing customer and employee interactions in a service establishment is disclosed. The data processing system, comprises a plurality of remote customer, employee units and a central unit. The units each include a transceiver to send a... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7378942 | Method of designing, installing, and operating a fire alarm or security system A method of integrating tasks common to the design, installation, and operation of a fire alarm and security system in a facility. Tasks included in the process include the initial design of the system, and any subsequent changes thereto; monitoring of the bidding p... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7369825 | Selection of radio station based on preferred program content A method and apparatus for selecting radio stations for reception based on a preferred program content. A list of radio station identifiers is stored in a memory and organized according to program content specifiers. When a presently received signal fades, the memor... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7358859 | Weather station apparatus A weather station apparatus for measuring and indicating weather information, having a base station and a remote indicator. The base station includes a microprocessor (MCU) for evaluating weather information relating to an atmospheric parameter. At least one sensor ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7339467 | Apparatus and method for providing weather and other alerts An apparatus for providing location-specific alert information associated with an alert condition relevant to a geographical area may include a receiver adapted to receive transmissions comprising formatted text on a communication channel of a wireless bi-directiona... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7327108 | System and methods for automatically moving access barriers initiated by mobile transmitter devices An operator system and related methods for automatically controlling access barriers which includes a base controller associated with at least one access barrier and at least one base receiver associated with the base controller. The system also includes at least on... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327274 | Programmable panel schedule The programmable panel schedule is an apparatus for monitoring and modifying electrical circuits. The programmable panel schedule can eliminate the need to rely on paper schedules and permit a building engineer to instantly assess any monitored circuit for changes, ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327219 | Enhanced alarm system for monitoring of patients A monitoring system for use in a building, such as a hospital provides an audible and/or visual alarm. The monitoring system includes a control unit, with a plurality of medical condition monitoring units, such as ventilators, connected thereto. A plurality of speak... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327107 | System and methods for automatically moving access barriers initiated by mobile transmitter devices An operator system and related methods for automatically controlling access barriers which includes a base controller associated with at least one access barrier and at least one base receiver associated with the base controller. The system also includes at least on... | 02/05/2008 |
| RE40037 | Electric power system protection and control system A Power system protection and control system has protection and control terminals that perform protection and control of a power system by operation of a plurality of CBs in response to state variables input from power system; and a power system monitoring and contr... | 01/29/2008 |
